KINGSTON, PLYMOUTH, MA – Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless, working to nurture and empower families and individuals seeking basic needs assistance by providing them shelter, food, and educational resources necessary to reach their potential and independence, yesterday celebrated the opening of their brand new Emergency Assistance Shelter Program, located at 54 Industrial Park Road in Plymouth.
The new, 26-family shelter provides safe, temporary housing for families along with professional case management and support services, including school enrollment, coordinated services, child care, and children’s programming. Additionally, re-housing case management and stabilization services – in which a case manager can work with a family for up to two years after they have moved into their own housing, enhancing overall housing stability – is also provided. The new facility complements Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless’s Pilgrim’s Hope Shelter, which is located in Kingston and provides shelter and services for 13 families.
The new Plymouth Emergency Assistance Shelter Program broke ground in the fall of 2024. The $7 million, 11,230-square-foot project consisted of renovating a vacant industrial park office building originally built in the 1990s into a modern residential temporary living facility. The shelter includes multiple sleeping quarters, educational spaces, community kitchen and dining spaces, laundry facilities, and a new elevator, all equipped with modern and efficient mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. R Squared Architects served as the architect for the project, Acella Construction Corporation served as general contractor, and Building Engineering Resources, Inc. served as engineering consultant.
Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless received the final certificate of occupancy for the building late last year and the facility became operational last month.
Funding for the project was granted from Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation (CEDAC), the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, and the Plymouth Community Preservation Fund.
From October 2022 through June 2025, Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless also operated the Baymont Inn in Kingston, providing emergency shelter, case management re-housing counseling, and education classes to 96 families.
“This new shelter will greatly expand our reach, helping even more families who are experiencing homelessness get connected to the resources they need to find permanent housing and support services, while providing them with a safe place to be in the process,” said Suzanne R. Giovanetti, CEO of Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless. “We are so grateful to the town of Plymouth and all the members of the community who have expressed their support for this project and helped to make it a reality.”
About Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless
Established in 1985, the Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless, guided by a dedication to social justice and compassion, strives to nurture and empower families and individuals seeking basic needs assistance by providing them the shelter, food, and educational resources necessary to reach their potential and independence.
Services provided by the organization include emergency assistance housing for families, case management, re-housing plans, housing stabilization, education, children’s services, and Voice in the Night. PACH also directs a food pantry and the Children’s Holiday Fund, F.A.I.R. (Family And Individual Resource) Program, and Laila and Henrik’s Teddy Bear Program.
Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless is located at 149 Bishop’s Highway, Kingston, MA 02364. For more information, please call 781-582-2010, email info@plymouthareacoalition.org, or visit https://plymouthareacoalition.org.